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Every day 1 in 8 babies born in the U.S. arrives too soon. Premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman, and no one knows why. It is a serious, common and costly problem. The March of Dimes is leading the campaign to reduce premature birth by  supporting research and by educating the public and health care providers.

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RSV disease can be life-threatening for babies?
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Tyler Jameson
A Complicated Start

Delivered by emergency cesarean at 26 weeks, Tyler spent 98 days in the NICU fighting for life.

Help save babies by honoring the baby in your life.
By banding together, we can find the answers.

It can happen to any pregnant woman. Learn the signs of preterm labor and what to do.
Providing comfort and information to families with a newborn in the NICU.
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